i agree. I've done numerous hours of research before I purchased mine. I ended getting two since they were amazing out of box, ready to wear. Only obvious tells were AR is not so accurate. Don't get me wrong, I think the factory AR is superb. but I believe the gens have blueish hues. Also the dial color is a bit off. The word "seconds" is thinner. The sub dials are just a tad thinner. But thats just nitpicking and comparing them side by side. and the case back has a grainy/sandblasted effect. reps, not as grainy. Only mod I would do is pickup a croc strap. its a mission since most only make 22 and 24. Chopards are 23mm. Sorry, didn't mean to threadjack.